Epilepsy is a chronic disorder that causes unprovoked, recurrent seizures. A seizure is a sudden rush of electrical activity in the brain. There are two main types of seizures. Generalized seizures affect the whole brain. Focal, or partial seizures, affect just one part of the brain.
The main symptom of epilepsy is recurrent seizures. However, if a person experiences one or more of the following symptoms, they should seek medical attention, as it may indicate epilepsy:
A convulsion with no fever Short blackouts or confused memory Intermittent fainting spells, during which they lose bowel or bladder control, frequently followed by extreme tiredness Temporary unresponsiveness to instructions or questions